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04-17-2013, 03:17 PM | #1 |
Babbling Farker
Join Date: 02-24-13
Location: Port Charlotte, Florida
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Smokin Gator?
Anyone have any suggestions for smoked gator tail? Son in law's got some tail meat and I was wondering how it is with a good rub and a low and slow cook? I've had it many other ways but never tried smokin' one myself.
Thanks, Jed
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04-17-2013, 03:24 PM | #2 |
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Join Date: 07-09-12
Location: Milford, NJ
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Been a long time since I've had gator but I imagine it cooks more like seafood / chicken...I do not think you want to do slow and low given the relatively low fat content. But again, I could be way off here.
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04-17-2013, 04:11 PM | #3 |
Babbling Farker
Join Date: 01-07-08
Location: Memphis, TN
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It has been a few years, but after smoking it a couple of times, I was convinced that fried is the way to go. LOL
As best I remember it came out like a rubber ball. I did not try H n F though, maybe that is the key.
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04-17-2013, 05:00 PM | #4 |
is Blowin Smoke!
Join Date: 01-09-13
Location: Tupelo, MS
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Now that you ask ...
In my 50 years of living and growing up on the Gulf Coast I have never seen gator fixed any ther way than fried. I am sure there must be other ways I just have never seen or eaten it. It can turn into rubber real quick! |
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04-17-2013, 08:44 PM | #5 |
Babbling Farker
Join Date: 02-24-13
Location: Port Charlotte, Florida
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Thanks to all, I will give it a shot and let you know how it turns out
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04-17-2013, 09:42 PM | #6 |
Full Fledged Farker
Join Date: 09-28-10
Location: Richfield,oh
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how about a bacon weave to keep some moisture in it
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04-17-2013, 11:06 PM | #7 |
Babbling Farker
Join Date: 02-24-13
Location: Port Charlotte, Florida
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I like your thinkin!
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04-17-2013, 11:11 PM | #8 |
Babbling Farker
Join Date: 04-03-10
Location: Cypress TX
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I have had grilled gator and it was great. Slow smoking will give it some flavor but be careful to to dry it out.
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04-18-2013, 09:26 AM | #10 |
Babbling Farker
Join Date: 11-26-12
Location: Cedarburg, WI
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I have never had it smoked but I have had gator jerky that was pretty tasty.
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04-18-2013, 09:49 AM | #11 |
somebody shut me the fark up.
Join Date: 07-18-07
Location: Oklahoma
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I've only had it fried too. Hope you take some pics for us Jed!
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04-18-2013, 10:25 AM | #12 |
Babbling Farker
Join Date: 02-24-13
Location: Port Charlotte, Florida
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Will do!
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04-18-2013, 02:48 PM | #13 |
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Join Date: 05-22-10
Location: Smoky Mountains, NC
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I've had smoked gator a couple times. Once, it was delicious, the other time, it was dry and like leather. It's really, really good if you don't overcook it. Overcooked, it's awful. I would probably rub it with Cajun seasoning, smoke for a while, then wrap it in foil with some liquid.
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04-18-2013, 02:56 PM | #14 | |
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